AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Alerts: USDA warned consumers about meat and poultry products made with recalled jalapeños that may carry salmonella, with the outbreak tied to Mexican peppers and already reaching 27 states and 345 reported cases. Retail Impact: The Cyclospora outbreak is turning into a consumer-confidence problem for grocers and restaurants, with fresh lettuce sales down and chains like Taco Bell and Sweetgreen cutting outlooks. Policy & Consumer Goods: The Senate voted to delay a federal hemp THC ban until December, giving lawmakers more time to regulate the $28B-a-year hemp market. Tech Supply Chain: Apple is testing China’s CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks as AI-driven component shortages pressure suppliers. Energy & Utilities: California’s grid hit a record 12.99 gigawatts from battery storage in one July evening, underscoring how storage is reshaping power bills. Business & Jobs: U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, a cooling signal that could feed into consumer spending and pricing. Aviation: FAA cleared Boeing’s 737-7 for commercial service, a potential tailwind for airline capacity planning.
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